Moving Trip - Day 3

[left Gila Bend at 0815L - drove on to Yuma, where we filled up the tanks and had breakfast at Jack in the Box (0930L) - continued into California - Nicky almost got run off road by crazy driver in mountains (near Vista or Alpine) - arrived at our home in San Diego at 1215L - went shopping for groceries in the afternoon - our first night in the new home...]

Moving Trip - Day 2

[left motel at 0800 - had breakfast (nearby) at McDonalds - gas fillup for 200SX in Pecos, Texas (1030) - stopped for fuel and lunch (McDonalds) in Van Horne (1200) - next fuel stop (200SX only - gas guzzler) in Lordsburg, New Mexico (1630L) - made it to Benson, Arizona, where we had dinner at Burger King and filled the tanks (1810L) - spent the night at the Pay Less Inn in Gila Bend, Arizona (2145L) - Kiska behaving, but he isn't used to this traveling and having to go while on a leash...]

Moving Trip - Day 1

[leaving Meridian... - two cars FULLY packed (Nicky with Kiska in 200SX, me in Probe - one window nearly blocked...) - departed at 0715L - I-20 to first gas stop in Monroe, Louisiana (1100) - next stop, for lunch at Dairy Queen and gas fillup in Kilgore (Liberty?), Texas (1345L) - making good time, continued to Clyde, Texas - picked up our dinner from a gas station there (1930L) - stopped for the night (Motel 6) in Big Spring (2130L)]

Househunting Trip - Day 10

Checked out of BOQ in the morning and drove over to Kensington to look at our house. Left the Sentra there and then took a taxi to San Diego Airport. Flying on American Airlines (we used the front end of our plane ticket: it was going to cost $600 per person for a one way fare - in the end, we paid half of that to only fly one way on the round-trip tickets). Our first flight was uneventful - very relaxing, actually - and we had no problems during at our layover at DFW (pizza dinner). Landed in New Orleans in the late afternoon, where Nicky's Dad picked us up drove us back to Meridian. Only two more cars left to move, now... Househunting complete!

Househunting Trip - Day 9

[left BOQ at 0900L - drove up to Los Angeles to see cousins - I-5 to I-405 - arrived Van Nuys around (1100L) - (lunch with family) - visited all afternoon - gas a Sepulveda Shell (1835L) - headed back to San Diego - dinner at Denny's - back at BOQ (late)]

Househunting Trip - Day 8

[left BOQ at 0915 - drove to FBS - worked on lease paperwork - lunch at Burger King - (explored San Diego ?) - back at BOQ at 1700L - snacks for dinner]

Househunting Trip - Day 7

[spent all morning on phone - eventually reached FBS and set up an appointment to look at some of their houses - lunch at MWR bowling alley - left BOQ at 1400L and met agent in Spring Valley (gas there at 1500L) - after several stops, we ended up in Kensington (may have found our house there!) - celebrated with dinner at Olive Garden (2000L) - arrived at BOQ at 2130L]

Househunting Trip - Day 6

[more phone calls in morning - left BOQ at 0945L - looked for houses near base - lunch at MWR bowl - drove off Coronado Island again to look at houses - dinner at Jack in the Box - back to BOQ around (2000L) - calls]

Househunting Trip - Day 5

[made phone calls - departed BOQ at 0915L - looked for houses - lunch at Rallys - back to BOQ before 1800L - dinner at MWR bowling alley]

Househunting Trip - Day 4

[left BOQ at 0830 - breakfast at McDonalds - visited housing office for more ideas - looked for houses on CA-94 (La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, El Cajon) - ate lunch at Contreras Taco Shop (El Cajon) - noticed signs on windows with health rating letters - kept looking until late in the afternoon - gas fillup in Spring Valley - back to BOQ - snacks for dinner - made phone calls]

Househunting Trip - Day 3

[left Picacho at 0830L - drove to I-8 - ate breakfast at McDonalds in Gila Bend (0945L) - Nicky bought a movie with food ("Feivel Goes West") - stopped for gas in Yuma, Arizona (1130L) - into California - using some house-hunting research we brought, explored El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove and La Mesa (beginning at 1300L, along I-8 and CA-94) - stopped looking by 1600L and drove to North Island - staying in BOQ - dinner at MWR pizza]

Househunting Trip - Day 2

[Long day (!!!) - left Weatherford at 0915AM after breakfast at our "hotel" - stopped for gas in Sweetwater (1130L) - visited Confederate Air Force Museum (1330L) in Midland (rode in aircraft simulator) - next gas stop in Van Horn (1640L) - we were able to drive all the way through El Paso and New Mexico without stopping - gas in San Simon, Arizona (2045L) - listened to Notre Dame (versus USC) game on radio - got off I-10 (AZ-84) near Picacho, Arizona, and found a hotel with Exxon station attached... (2345L)]

Househunting Trip - Day 1

[need to go do some househunting in California - also moving one of our three cars (Sentra) - left Marion at 1700L - filled up gas at BP in Meridian before leaving (1715L) - I-20 - dinner at Wendy's (1955L) - gas in Longview, Texas (2245) - stopped for night in Weatherford after midnight (truck stop room - "Bed and Bath")]

Pensacola, FL (USA)

[errands in the morning - Bumpers lunch (to-go) - left Meridian at 1145L - gas fillup in Quitman, Mississippi - arrived in Pensacola - stopped at bank to get Nicky set up with new accounts (1530L) - shopping at Exchange - dinner at O-Club - got on the road immediately afterwards - gas at Saraland, Alabama (2100L) - back in Meridian at 2330L]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 6

[imagine our surprise this morning when we discovered that last night was Six Flags' final night of the season (!) - it was like something out of a movie with the hotel front desk "you asked if Six Flags was open - yesterday it was and today it isn't..." - decided to head back to Meridian (funds getting low anyway...) - checked out of hotel and got some Dunkin Donuts for breakfast (1000L) - gas fillup soon after - drove all the way back (without stopping) - visited Nicky's parents (1300L) before heading to our new home!]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 5

[left hotel at 0930L - stopped for gas on the way out of Columbia (0950L) - used I-26, US-21, US-176, SC-6, US-601 and SC-48 to get to Congaree National Park (around 1100L) - it is a swamp, mostly, but there are lots of scenery and wildlife - weather was a little brisk, but the sun was shining and we had a nice time on the trails (including boardwarks through the swamplands) - left park after a nice time - used SC-48 to get back to I-77 - on I-26 for a short time and then US-378 - eventually got on US-178 and headed north - after taking SC-246 and SC-248, we reached Old Ninety Six National Historic Site (1500L) - the sun was very low in the sky, so we had to wear coats - very historic and interesting to me, but I think Nicky is "historied out"... - took SC-248 to US-178 - on SC-72, which turned into GA-72 (looked like something out of "Smokey and the Bandit"...) - now dark - on US-78 around Athens and all the way to I-285 - drove around to the west side of Atlanta and got on I-20 - our plan was to visit Six Flags tomorrow, so we got a hotel in Austell (the Mark Inn, with cheesy carpets and paint...) across the interstate from the park - we could see people on the rides but figured it was too late to pay a full day's entry fee - instead, did some shopping for groceries at a nearby Cub Foods store (a little scary...) - Nicky called her mom]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 4

[left hotel at 1100L - drove (via SC-110) to nearby Cowpens National Battlefield - after visiting for a bit, drove back to I-85 (via SC-11) - we stopped at the Peachoid, something I've seen several times while driving along the interstate - it is a water tower in Gaffney, South Carolina, and it looks like a giant peach on a stick... - drove back to Spartanburg - shopping at the Foothills Factory Stores - switched to I-26 and drove south - stopped for the night a little early (1900L) and stayed at the Scottish Inn in Columbia - dinner at nearby Blimpies (subs)]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 3

[we forgot about the clocks changing! - we were up earlier than we planned... - left hotel at (the new) 1000L - got gas in Candler (nearby) - around Ashville on I-26 - (confusion about gas tank reading) - switched to US-25 near Flat Rock, North Carolina - dropped mail off at post office - took tour of Carl Sandburg Home (1130L) - got back on I-26 around 1315L - drove into South Carolina - lunch (near Spartanburg) at Burger King (1410L) - took I-85 (north) as far as Blacksburg - took NC-216 to Kings Mountain National Military Park (1500L) - spent nearly two hours on the walking trails (very pleasant) and then got back in the Sentra (which now sports "Just Married" on the back windshield!) - I-85 south, looking for hotel on the way - found Days Inn on the east side of Spartanburg (1800L) - dinner at Waffle House]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 2

[slept in late - checked out of hotel (1100L) - explored Pigeon Forge - picked up some groceries at Lathams Foodcenter (for the road!) - US-441 to Gatlinburg - explored Great Smoky Mountains National Park - visited Clingman's Dome (1300L) - while there, we walked for a little bit on the Appalachian Trail - stopped in Cherokee, North Carolina, to visit Indian Craft Mall - (visited Cherokee Indian Cyclorama Wax Museum ?) - bought souvenirs in town (1530L) - Blue Ridge Parkway to US-19 - taking our time all day... - drove through Maggie Valley (see AUG 1994) and thought about staying there for the night - instead, continued to explore - US-276 to I-40 - got off on US-19 near Chandler, North Carolina (west side of Ashville) - found Plantation Motel there (1915L) and checked in - picked up some supplies nearby - decided to drive back to Maggie Valley to have dinner at Maggie's Kountry Kitchen (2000L) - back to hotel (2145L) - Nicky worked on wedding announcements]

Honeymoon Trip - Day 1

[packed car - picked up travelers checks - said goodbye to Nicky's parents (1000L) - gas fillup on the way out of Meridian - took I-20 to I-59 all the way to Chattanooga - I-24 to US-74 - got our marriage license at the Hamilton County Courthouse (1515L) - gas fillup on the way out of Chattanooga - took I-75 towards Knoxville - got off interstate (near Lenoir City) and took US-321 - (running late, so called ahead (to Gatlinburg to reschedule service) - had dinner in Maryville, Tennessee, at Shoneys (1800L) - continued on US-321 - made it to Pigeon Forge before 2000L - checked into Family Inn (a "Honeymoon Hotel" with a heart shaped tub!) - Nicky called her mom and I called Dad - changed for the wedding - US-441 to Gatlinburg - ceremony at Sugarland Wedding chapel (2100L) - afterwards, picked up some champagne and headed back to hotel (2230L)]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[rented Hertz truck and moved all of Nicky's furniture from Hattiesburg to Meridian]

Wedding Trip - Day 4

[shopping in morning - (explored Manassas Battlefield at little bit ?) - picked up lunch - checked out of hotel at 1135L - gas nearby (1145L) - out of town on I-66 - on I-81 - gas stop in Bristol, Virginia (1650L) - I-81 to I-40 to I-75 to I-24 to I-59 - filled tanks and got snacks at Gadsen, Alabama (2130L) - I-20 back to Meridian - arrived at 0030L]

Wedding Trip - Day 3

[slept in - got ready for the wedding - left hotel at 1145L - I-66 to US-522 - wedding at the Flint Hill Public House ("a country inn") - very pretty ceremony - went to reception - afterwards (around 1800L), went back to hotel to change - late dinner at Shoney's - drove into DC (via I-66) and showed Nicky the city by night - we walked around a little bit on the Mall - back to hotel at 0100L]

Wedding Trip - Day 2

[up at 0900L - drove around for a bit, looking for a Metro station - eventually found one (Virginia Square) - took train into DC - walked around - Constitution Gardens - Rock Creek Park - Watergate Hotel - Kennedy Center (1155L) - lunch on Mall - (Nicky donated money to "Security Man") - Lincoln Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Smithsonian Air and Space (1400L) - Nicky got "dog tags" - Smithsonian American History (1600L) - Metro back to our car (from Federal Triangle ?) - Linda & Russ' rehearsal dinner in Dumphries (Windsong ?) - stayed VERY late - back at Super 8 (0200L)]

Wedding Trip - Day 1

[Nicky was going to be one of the bridesmaids for her friend Linda's (and Russ') wedding - left Marion at 0705L - gas and groceries in town before departing - I-20/I-59 all the way to Chattanooga - I-24 and I-75 to I-40 - just before Knoxville, stopped for gas (1330L) - I-40 to I-81 - began to see VERY pretty foliage - gas in New Market, Virginia (2020L) - changed to I-66 - made it to Manassas, Virginia for the night (2200L) - staying at Super 8 Motel]

Philadelphia, MS (USA)

[gambling with Nicky in Philadelphia (MS)]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[went to Hattiesburg (for the day ?)]

Pensacola, FL (USA)

[left in the morning - drove from Meridian to Pensacola - US-45, AL-17 (etc.) - stopped at site of surrender of Confederate forces (Gen. Richard Taylor to Gen. Edward Canby, MAY 1865) northeast of Mobile - continued to Pensacola - snack lunch with gas fillup in Milton (1100L ?) - bowling and video games with Andy and June (at NAS ?) - drove back to Pensacola and had dinner at Pizza Hut (Warrington) - got cash at ATM (1730) - drove back to Meridian (arrived very late ?)]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 11

[rest of trip - Alabama to Meridian - arrived at 0100]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 10

[left Frystown at 1040L - south on I-81 - drove through Harrisburg (saw State Capitol ?) - enjoyed a few rest areas (drinks and snacks) - postcards in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania - I-81 - lunch in Woodstock, Virginia (1345L) - gas fillup in Wytheville (1715L) - one more gas stop in Trenton, Georgia (2055L) - took very few (if any) breaks all the way home - in Alabama at midnight...]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 9

[Nicky feeling better - we were able to do a little more shopping (Irish Items in Dennis) - (lunch at Marshside ?) - (Brewster Mill and Mom's Cemetery ?) - continued exploring - ended up in West Harwich - dinner at Friendly's (1700L) - back to Dennis - called Dorothea to say we couldn't visit - said goodbye to Dad and Beth - one last gas fillup at Mike's (1937L) - crossed canal - (took MA-25 to I-195 to I-95 and through NYC - then on I-78 - crossed Delaware River at 1252L - drove to Allentown, Pennsylvania - gas in Bethel (0300L) - stayed the night in Motel of Frystown #2 (0315L)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 8

[called Dorothea - Nicky not feeling well (mold ?) - ended up going to see a movie ("The Client") - packing]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 7

[Nicky wanted to go back to Cuffeys, so we did - and then we went to the Cape Cod Mall - ate late lunch at Roman Delight Pizza (1441L) - photo develop at Ritz Camera Center - Nicky not feeling well (?)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 6

[took Nicky shopping - bought gifts for Katie and Carolyn) - Cuffy's Outlet - (visited Aunt Irene ?) - dinner at Friendly's (South Yarmouth ?) - video games (at bowling alley ?)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 5

[slept a little late - (visited Grammy) - drove over to visit the National Seashore - lunch in Welfeet at the "Light Cafe" - Great Island - drinks at Guido Murphy's in the evening]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 4

[slept in (tired) - found several Coogans in the phone book (!) - left motel around 1015L - took PA-309 back to I-81 (figured out we forgot our pillows at the motel...) - changed to I-84 - stopped in Milford, Pennsylvania, for information about Delaware Water Gap (1225L) - explored along Delaware River (both sides, including New Jersey) - Nicky didn't enjoy this... - called Katie - back on I-84 and into New York - crossed Hudson at Newburgh (1437L) - got a drink in Danbury, Connecticut (1515L) - through Waterbury and gas fillup in Southington (1600L) - I-84 into Massachusetts - I-90 to I-93 to MA-128 to MA-3 -stopped for ice cream at Dairy Queen in Weymouth (1830L) - made it to Katie's by 1900L, had dinner with her - drove the rest to the way to Cape Cod (1045L)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 3

[left Maggie Valley at 0815L - went to (Parkway) visitor center (0930L) - driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway - lunch in Mount Mitchell State Park, the highest point east of the Mississippi (1100L) - continued on the Parkway - gas and souvenirs at Brady's Old'e Time General Store in Deep Gap, North Carolina (1440L) - had dinner at Cumberland Knob, North Carolina (1700L) - continued into Virginia - stopped at Mabry Mill (1815L) - called Katie - soon after (1915L), left the Blue Ridge Parkway and got on VA-8 - drove towards Christiansburg - I-81 (2000L) - dinner at Taco Bell in Harrisonburg (2200L) - continued north on I-81 - entered Pennsylvania and filled up tank at Greencastle (0015L) - kept driving until VERY late - near Tamaqua, got off interstate (PA-309) and found a place to stay, Pines Motel (0245L)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 2

[left Bridgeport at 0830L - used county roads (75 and 98) to get to Russell Cave National Monument (0900L) - county roads back to US-72 and into Tennessee - used TN-156 and then I-24 - stopped at scenic spot at 1045L - used back roads to get into Georgia - stopped at Chickamauga National Military Park (1325L) - gas fillup at Fort Oglethorpe (1615L) - GA-2, I-75, US-64 bypass round Cleveland, Tennessee - US-64, US-74 and US-19 into North Carolina - bathroom break in Bryson City, North Carolina (1915L) - called Katie - US-19 to Cherokee - US-441 - "Smokies" Parkway and Blue Ridge Parkway to US-19 - stopped at Maggie Valley, North Carolina - late dinner at Maggie's Kountry Kitchen - stayed at Maggie Valley Motel (2130L)]

Cape Cod Trip - Day 1

[left Meridian at 1710L - used I-20/I-59 - got off the interstate at Gadsen, Alabama - gas fillup in Attalla(2030L) - took US-431 to Guntersville - AL-79 and US-72 to Bridgeport (2300L) - stayed in the Hess Motor Inn]

Jackson, MS (USA)

[bank in the morning - drove back to Jackson, signed final paperwork and made payment for Nissan - drove back to Meridian]

Jackson, MS (USA)

[drove to Jackson to finish up discussions with Regency Mitsubishi - photo - was able to drive car back to Meridian (have to come back tomorrow)]

Jackson, MS (USA)

[drove to Jackson to visit some car dealers]

Philadelphia, MS (USA)

[Nicky's car had a major transmission problem (couldn't shift it at all) - followed her (slowly) on back roads to Philadelphia, Mississippi, where some of her cousins lived - Jeff and I worked on the car all day and got it working again (fluids) - but I'll need a new transmission... (dinner nearby ?)]

Jackson, MS (USA)

[went shopping with Nicky in Jackson]

Philadelphia, MS (USA)

[went to casino in Philadelphia]

Virginia Beach, VA (USA)

[whirlwind day! - up very early - flight out to ship (Ike) - beautiful weather - all six traps very quickly - back to Oceana - when I arrived, was told that I needed to be on the airlift departing at noon (!) - checked out of BOQ (1055L) - no time for lunch (snacks on plane) - flew from Virginia Beach to Meridian and arrived around 1400L - found out I'll be flying ACM tomorrow - back home to study...]

Virginia Beach, VA (USA)

[(weather no good, or just not my turn... ?) - ate snacks in the morning and lunch - Jeanie and her husband picked me up in the afternoon - stopped at DMV to renew my motorcycle license - went to the Lynnhaven Mall - shopping at book store (1520L) - dinner at Pargo's (finished at 1950L) - nice visit - back to room - called Nicky - bed early again]

Virginia Beach, VA (USA)

[FCLP check flight in morning - left Meridian around (0800L) - arrived in Virginia Beach around (1030L) - checked into BOQ: sharing room with Dennis (around 1045L) - lunch at O-Club - called Jeanie (old co-worker) - haircut - snacks for dinner - called Nicky - bed early]

Battle Creek, MI (USA)

[itinerary uncertain - flew from Battle Creek to Meridian]

Rochester, MI (USA)

[had breakfast with Peirce and Frances - drove back to Battle Creek - late lunch / early dinner on the way at (Arby's) - arrived in town around 1800L - gas fillup - had appetizers with Bill at Clara's on the River (1900L) - (bought a t-shirt) - back at hotel (packed) and bed]

Rochester, MI (USA)

[air show static display in morning - Bill arrived to take my place, so I was able to leave Battle Creek in the late afternoon - drove to Rochester - dinner at Taco Bell on the way - arrived around (1830L) - visited with Peirce and Frances - Leslie came by - I spent the night]

Battle Creek, MI (USA)

[air show static display - balloons (!) - late in the afternoon, ran into a friend of mine from Notre Dame (AF ROTC) - he told me to come by his EC-130 - ended up watching the Thunderbirds while standing on the aircraft (!) - food provided all day]

Battle Creek, MI (USA)

[air show static display]

Battle Creek, MI (USA)

[bought patches in the morning (to have extra for air show static display) - trainer flight(s) from Meridian to Battle Creek - Bill did a S-H break on the way in - picked up courtesy car - Kelloggs samples - Battle Creek International Balloon Championship - attended Welcome Reception (until 1700L) - (dinner there too ?) - Opening Night Bash (2100L) - drinks - stayed at Howard Johnson Lodge]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[gas fillup in (morning) - drove back to Meridian]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[spent the day with Nicky in Hattiesburg - shopping (K-Mart) - dinner at Senor Frog's]

New Orleans, LA (USA)

[itinerary uncertain - drove from Meridian down to Hattiesburg - picked up Nicky and we continued on to New Orleans - parked near the Riverwalk and walked around - had drinks and snacks at the Top of the Mart (Trade Center) building: it rotates! - spent time in the French Quarter - ate at Embers Restaurant, overlooking Bourbon Street (1900L) - drinks at Pat O'Brien's soon after that - drove back to Hattiesburg very late]

[Gulfport, MS (USA)]

[location uncertain - Gulfport (?) - solo AirNav]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[visited with Nicky in Hattiesburg - then drove back to Meridian]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[drove to visit Nicky in Hattiesburg]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Camp Shelby - bombing - down]

Pensacola, FL (USA)

[solo Night Fam - flew from Meridian (around 1830L) down to Pensacola (Navy) - did some practice approaches and then flew back to Meridian (around 2000L)]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Chicago, IL (USA)

[got up early - went to church with Kevin (Michiana Covenant Church - PCA) - ate lunch at Wendy's - drove from South Bend to Chicago (Glenview) - met up with Boots - light meal before taking off - flew back to Meridian (night time)]

South Bend, IN (USA)

[went to breakfast (with Pastor John) - (drove over to see his new church in Mishawaka) - went back to Kevin's around 1300L - he left a note that he was watching a baseball game (ND versus Evansville) at the new stadium - I drove over and met him and Lisa and we watched the game until it ended - photos of campus - back to Kevin's - drove to Granger and had dinner at Chi Chi's (1900L) - visiting at Kevin's until late]

Chicago, IL (USA)

[(bought patch) - early lunch at bowling alley (in Meridian) - flew from Meridian to Chicago (Glenview) with Boots - great weather - saw city skyline (lake front!) - landed around 1700L - picked up Enterprise rental car and drove from Chicago to South Bend - dinner at McDonalds on the way - arrived at Notre Dame late in the evening - found note at Kevin's apartment (Castle Point) that he was watching Bookstore Basketball games at Stepan Center - after he got back, he took me over to the ND campus to show me the improvements - visited until late - stayed overnight at his apartment]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)

[location uncertain - visited University of Alabama with Nicky - went to library - drove back to Meridian]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Natchez, MS (USA)

[had a nice day of exploring with Nicky today - left Meridian early - gas in Newton, Mississippi (0830L) - stopped at Vicksburg for information - crossed river on old bridge - visited Poverty Point National Monument (a Native American mound site) in Louisiana (off LA-17) - ate lunch at Hardees - drove along the Mississippi on the west side of the river (US-65) - gas in Ferriday (junction of US-84) - crossed river to visit Natchez - had time to take a carriage ride (Pilgrimage Tour) and learned about the historic homes - dinner at Fat Mama's Tamales - on the way back to I-20, drove on the Natchez Trace - it was getting dark, but we walked a little on the old road - (did we take the Trace all the way to the interstate or change to US-61 ?) - arrived in Meridian very late]

Enterprise, MS (USA)

[Nicky and I visited Dunn's Falls Water Park in Enterprise - it is located on the Chunky River in south Lauderdale County]

Gulfport, MS (USA)

[initial instrument check with Buster - Meridian to Gulfport to Meridian (under hood part of the time, rest in IMC]

Millington, TN (USA)

[instrument training between Meridian and old NAS Memphis - O/I]

[Montgomery, AL] (USA)

[location uncertain - O/I training]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Corpus Christi, TX (USA)

[flew from Corpus back to Meridian - flew RI Checkflight with another instructor when I got back]

Corpus Christi, TX (USA)

[flew from Meridian to Corpus Christi - itinerary uncertain (two flights) - (did we move the plane from Kingsville to Corpus International ?)]

[Lauderdale County], MS (USA)

[location uncertain - rode motorcycle]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)

[drove over to (shop / library ?)]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg - watched coverage of Northridge (CA) earthquake]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

Hattiesburg, MS (USA)

[Hattiesburg]

[Jackson, MS (USA)]

[date & location uncertain - shopping trip to Jackson (?)]